I'd not worry yourself about Microsoft or Xbox they're not in any financial difficulty. Both Sony and Nintendo have far more financial worries than Microsoft, look at the bigger picture and engage some common sense
I'd not worry yourself about Microsoft or Xbox they're not in any financial difficulty. Both Sony and Nintendo have far more financial worries than Microsoft, look at the bigger picture and engage some common sense
Pulling the plug on Xbox would be nasty in either case. I've probably paid thousands in digital games since the early 360 days. I would argue it's too big to fail at this point. Stadia refunded almost everything, which cost Google $$$. Now take into account Xbox being hundreds of times bigger. The backlash would be immense, so I assume if they kill it, Xbox services themselves will exist for years to come so you can play games (and Microsoft doesn't have to refund).
I'm not upset now. I had my coffee.
This all started before then, it began with Xbox twitter advocates spilling the beans on what was coming, then Nutella confirmed more details, then finally the discord part which I would still class as a rumour. The developer_direct didn't confirm anything, AFAIK.
The Xbox section of MS is absolutely in trouble when Nadella himself says they will gun for multiplatform development. Just because MS has a ridiculous underregulated war chest does not mean it's guaranteed to win in every market. Or need I remind you of Zune, Windows Phone, Mixer, Games For Windows and so on? In fact MS is a company plagued with bitter failures precisely due to its pathological desire to infect every single market possible. They are driven by very calculated, cynical strategies of suppressing any potential competition before it takes root.I'd not worry yourself about Microsoft or Xbox they're not in any financial difficulty. Both Sony and Nintendo have far more financial worries than Microsoft, look at the bigger picture and engage some common sense
Over 20yrs established, Phil Spencer promoted, tells you all you need to know. I could care less about these fanboy threads but when you read nonsense like the "downfall of Xbox" it starts to become comical.
None of this applies, Satya was referring to them already being multiplatform with the Activision acquisition, something most of you have completely missed.
Consoles are already as anti-consumer as can be. It can't really get much worse as Xbox is barely posing a threat to Playstation regardless. I'd advice everyone to just build a PC and enjoy proper consumer choice and freedom. Consoles are hell and it's not becoming better any time soon. I just can't understand why anyone capable would willingly keep themselves hostage to consoles in 2024.
Nutella? Really?
People say that but I'm not convinced GamePass is the main culprit. All of the Bethesda games we've gotten were in development long before the acquisition, so that's not a GamePass-effect.
MS mistake was releasing 2 SKUs.
How has it become toxic ? It's an opinion thread you can argue against it ? Or just ignore it. Not everything that you don't agree with means is toxic.
LMAO you should ask the Windows Phone owners how they felt when MS abruptly abandoned mobile phones after decades of being in that market
They are a nonfactor.
This. I still don't get it…
What anger?
because gamepass was the reason that the lineup was weak. They didn't mind not having any games at launch for new hardware because they were too concerned with hours instead of concerned with selling consoles:
www.theguardian.com
We really have to get these stupid ass threads every 3 seconds? Downfall of Xbox? Zero common sense once again
Well, if you look at the "facts", it's apparent that simply exuding confidence in your direction isn't an indication that it's going to work. They sure seemed pretty confident everyone would love to eat their shit at the Xbox One reveal. Ever since then their strategies have failed and backfired while they stride in such confidence in them. But we should assume that it will all come together! They meant to not be profitable, meant to release duds, meant to lose market share to PS/N, but they did it all on purpose because Phil had a secret plan for the final step all along that would tie it all together...and we know it will work, because he's confident. Just look at the facts!
I'd not worry yourself about Microsoft or Xbox they're not in any financial difficulty. Both Sony and Nintendo have far more financial worries than Microsoft, look at the bigger picture and engage some common sense
Because someone started a rumour.
Because we see Xbox dying and PS5 is starting to reach PS2 levels of success, with momentum increasing.
Which games were pushed back that would have really pushed the needle for console sales? (It's not clear to me that even 2024's lineup will make a big difference)because gamepass was the reason that the lineup was weak. They didn't mind not having any games at launch for new hardware because they were too concerned with hours instead of concerned with selling consoles:
Xbox's Phil Spencer: 'We're not driven by how many consoles we sell'
As the Xbox Series X and Series S are released, Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer says the next games generation is all about how many players you have, not how many consoles you shift
They delayed games instead of spending more money ramping up development because they were still seeing gamepass growth at the time and that was beneficial to them. Delays meant revenue was coming from the sub every month while they worked on the game. Instead of spending more money for it to go into the sub quicker.
